SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Ikenberry & C. VerageACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:21st at 6pm – Fellowship Contract RummyPRE-LENT SEASON: refers to the three weeks immediately before the start of Lent, a period of preparation for the penitential season of Lent where Christians engage in self-reflection and repentance. The paraments are green during the Pre-Lent Season. The Alleluias before the Gospel are...

Due to the weather, all Bible Studies, Vespers, Confirmation, and Choir are cancelled for Wednesday, February 12th. See you Sunday!......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Ikenberry & C. Verage ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today, following Bible study – Council Meeting LUTHERAN WITNESS MAGAZINE: If you are currently receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to continue to do so, please speak with secretary Allison Doying to confirm your subscription. If you would like to start receiving the magazine of the LCMS, you may sign up. The cost...

Vespers, Confirmation, and Choir are cancelled for tonight, February 5, due to the forecasted bad weather.......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: S. Schumacher & K. PalmaLUTHERAN WITNESS MAGAZINE: If you are currently receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to continue to do so, please speak with secretary Allison Doying to confirm your subscription. If you would like to start receiving the magazine of the LCMS, you may sign up. The cost is $28 for 11 magazines throughout the year.  PARKING LOT FUNDING: T...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: G. Siegel & M. Selby UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Feb 1st 9:30am – Ladies’ Guild CONFERENCE ON IDENTITY: On Saturday February 1, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola is hosting a conference on creation and identity, presented by Lutheran Family Service. Rev. Jonathan Conner and Cassie Beltz, LMHC, will be speaking on how to address the issue of "identity" from a Lutheran perspe...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: H. Selby & L. CaroIMPORTANT DATES:Jan 20-24 - PASTOR AT SYMPOSIA, FT. WAYNEJan 22nd – NO morning Bible studiesJan 22nd – Vespers, Catechism, and Choir as scheduledJan 26th – Voters MeetingCONFESSIONS STUDY: has been postponed. It has moved to Thursday, Jan 30th, starting at 9:30am with Matins.DEADLINE CHANGE: The deadline for submitting announcements has changed to 9:...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Dee & C. WilliamsonUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Jan 12th – Council MeetingJan 15th – Choir RehearsalJan 17th – FellowshipJan 26th – Voters MeetingCONFESSIONS STUDY: has been moved up a week. It will be this Thursday, Jan 16th, starting at 9:30am with Matins.THANK YOU: “We really appreciated the Christmas Carols.” – Roy and Cheryl WedemeyerCONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE?  We have Fel...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Jan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12th – Council MeetingJan 26th – Voters Meeting ALL NEW OFFICERS: are highly encouraged to attend the first Church Council meeting of the year – Sunday, Jan 12th immediately following Bible study. VOTERS MEETING: The first of our semi-annual voters meetings for 2025 is coming up on January 26th. CHECK YOUR MAILBOX! Check your mailbox fo...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Jan 4th – Ladies Guild MeetingJan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12th – Council MeetingJan 26th – Voters MeetingVOTERS MEETING: The first of our semi-annual voters meetings for 2025 is coming up on January 26th.CHECK YOUR MAILBOX! Check your mailbox for an updated directory and the 2025 Volunteer Handbook & Schedule. If you are a new member, you should now have been assi...

We encourage you to join us at church all services, especially our Christmas Services. Christmas Eve Service (12/24): 6:30pmChristmas Day Service (12/25): 9:00amIf you are unable to attend in person, we recommend the following live stream options:St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Council Bluffs, IA): Christmas Eve at 7:00pm, Christmas Day  at 10:00amYouTube LiveFacebook LiveBulletins for participating i...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 22nd – Christmas CarolingDec 25th noon-3pm – Fellowship Hall ReservedDec 26-28th – Pastor on VacationJan 4th – Ladies Guild MeetingJan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12th – Council MeetingJan 26th – Voters MeetingCHRISTMAS CAROLING TODAY:  Join us for Christmas caroling today following Adult Bible Study.  A light lunch will be served before we head out to carol to se...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 18th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 20th – Fellowship 6:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas Caroling FELLOWSHIP THIS FRIDAY: We have Fellowship this coming Friday, December 20, beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack or two to share with the group. CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Join us for Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 22, following Adult Bible Study...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pmDec 11th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas CarolingVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! WE NEED USHERS to help the service run smoothly. If you are an adult male of the congregation, please consider serving, even just a couple Sundays a year. We NEED A DRIVER for Tom & Lin on the first week of...

IMPORTANT DATES:December 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 7th – Ladies’ Guild Meeting at 9:30amDecember 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s ChristmasProgram-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pmDecember 22nd – Christmas Caroling TODAY! Please stop by church at 2:00pm on Dec...

IMPORTANT DATES:November 26th – Food Pantry will NOT be openedDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pm PARKING LOT UPDATE:In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed...

IMPORTANT DATES:November 21st – Matins & Confessions StudyDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program PARKING LOT UPDATE:In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed an overall desire to pave the...

In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed an overall desire to pave the parking lot pending on sufficient financial support, stewardship has conducted an informal survey of the congregation.Based on the survey, members informally were willing to immediately donate $61,000 above and beyond their usual tithing. Also, over the length of any loan members were willing to sacrifice an ...

CALENDAR CORRECTION: Matins & Confessions Study is not on the 28th as recorded on the calendar. Because that is Thanksgiving, it will be the week before, November 21st.PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23).  He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central to our beliefs writing that, "I ...

PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23). He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central to our beliefs writing that, "I have decided to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor. 2:2). This sentiment was also affirmed by Luther when he declared, "The cross alone is ou...